Hair restoration Dr. Robin Unger weighs in on whether you can really use rice water for hair growth.
Japanese women living during the Heian period kept their hair healthy by bathing it in rice water.
There's a similar anecdote regarding the Yao women of China. Many Yao women have very long hair that doesn't begin to gray until they reach their 80's. They credit their hair's length and color to a rice water mixture,But now the rice water secret is everywhere. A quick YouTube search will produce tons of rice water beauty experiments and recipes.Dr. Unger says that while there's no proof that water actually makes your hair grow, it may help stop breakage.
"It is unlikely to be doing anything at the level of the follicle. The follicle is usually the focus for hair growth treatments," Dr. Unger said."However, there are amino acids and vitamins , which are helpful in strengthening the hair shaft. The stronger the shaft, the longer the hair can grow before it actually breaks."
Dr. Unger says that rice water can protect the hair against damage caused by brushing and styling."[A] rice water rinse makes the hair smooth and more manageable for combing."If you want to reap the hair strengthening properties of rice water, there are some products you can purchase. The Purple Rice Water + Color Care Shampoo from SheaMoisture is infused with purple rice water that's rich in antioxidants to make your hair stronger and shinier.
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